The Thatched Pub Project

There are over 500 Thatched Pubs in England and Wales
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The Thatched Pubs of Suffolk

Bacton, Bull Inn (475)
Barningham, Royal George (478)
Blyford, Queens Head (472)
Brent Eleigh, Cock Inn (217)
Cavendish, Five Bells (454)
Cockfield, Horseshoes (220)
Dalham, Affleck Arms (487)
Icklingham, Guinness Arms (481)
Lavenham, Cock Horse (218)
Lawshall, Swan (219)
Laxfield, Kings Head (474)
Levington, Ship Inn (479)
Middleton, Bell Inn (471)
Monks Eleigh, Swan (216)
Naughton, Wheelhouse (215)
Onehouse, Shepherd and Dog (486)
Rede, Plough (214)
Shottisham, Sorrel Horse (473)
Sicklesmere, Rushbrooke Arms (465)
Stowupland, Crown (476)
Stradbroke, Ivy House (470)
Thornham Magna, Four Horseshoes (477)
Withersfield, White Horse (453)
Worlingworth, Swan (466)

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The Thatched Pubs of Suffolk in order visited

Plough, Rede

214. Plough, Rede Road, Rede, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4BE
Another quality pub, both inside and out, complete with an impressive long service certificate.

Plough, Rede



Wheelhouse, Naughton

215. Wheelhouse, Whatfield Road, Naughton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7BS
Surely the lowest beams so far at this immaculate village pub with dominoes to double nines. A must do.

Wheelhouse, Naughton



Swan, Monks Eleigh

216. Swan, The Street, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7AU
A superb renovation and a perfect environment for a pint of Mole.

Swan, Monks Eleigh



Cock Inn, Brent Eleigh

217. Cock Inn, Lavenham Road, Brent Eleigh, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9PB
Stunning two roomed interior for a pint or two of quality ale and a round of Shove Ha'penny.



Cock Inn, Brent Eleigh



Cock Horse, Lavenham

218. Cock Horse, Lavenham, 37 Church Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9SA
Impressive thatch at this well positioned pub in the legendary mediaeval wool town of Lavenham.

Cock Horse, Lavenham



Swan, Lawshall

219. Swan, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4QA
Quirky decor and a good local trade.

Horseshoes, Cockfield

220. Horseshoes, Stow's Hill, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0JB
A sensational pub in every way. Note the crown post roof.



Horseshoes, Cockfield



White Horse, Withersfield

453. White Horse, Hollow Hill, Withersfield, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7SH
Attractively beamed Suffolk pub with a character cricketing past.

White Horse, Withersfield



Five Bells, Cavendish

454. Five Bells, The Green, Cavendish, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8BA
Village green setting and excellent ale.
The village bells were augmented to six in 1930.

Five Bells, Cavendish

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Rushbrooke Arms, Sicklesmere

465. Rushbrooke Arms, Sudbury Road, Sicklesmere, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0BU
Flagship Greene King pub very close to the brewery town.
Includes a stunning reconstructed granary barn, dating to 1480.

Rushbrooke Arms, Sicklesmere



Swan, Worlingworth

466. Swan, Swan Road, Worlingworth, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 7HZ
A massive restoration and an amazing reopening with an alternative slant.
Open for long hours, seven days a week.

Swan, Worlingworth



Ivy House, Stradbroke

470. Ivy House, Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk IP21 5JN
Recently renovated and a pint of Timmy Taylor's to the sound of the bells.

Ivy House, Stradbroke



Bell Inn, Middleton

471. Bell Inn, The Street, Middleton, Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3NN
A fantastic Adnams pub serving ale from the barrel.

Bell Inn, Middleton



Queens Head, Blyford

472. Queens Head, Southwold Road, Blyford, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 9JY
Another lovely Adnams pub with a very friendly pub cat.
Pub cats are something special.

Queens Head, Blyford



Sorrel Horse, Shottisham

473. Sorrel Horse, Hollesley Road, Shottisham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3HA
Picture book community owned pub with a twister wheel.
No real ale at the time of our visit.

Sorrel Horse, Shottisham



Kings Head, Laxfield

474. Kings Head, Gorams Mill Lane, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8DW
Superlatives abound here.
There is no bar, just a tap room.
Another must do pub.

Kings Head, Laxfield



Bull Inn, Bacton

475. Bull Inn, Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4LJ
An immaculate pub with interesting detail and an eye-catching function room.

Bull Inn, Bacton



Crown, Stowupland

476. Crown, Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BQ
A renovated, extended pub with a creditable choice of ale.
Enjoyed the garden.

Crown, Stowupland



Four Horseshoes, Thornham Magna

477. Four Horseshoes, Wickham Road, Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8HD
A well know "Hidden Gem".
Wonderful dark oak and an interior of atmosphere.
Astonishing well.

Four Horseshoes, Thornham Magna



Royal George, Barningham

478. Royal George, Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1DD
Loved our visit to this unspoilt pub.
Impressive games area.

Royal George, Barningham



Ship Inn, Levington

479. Ship Inn, Church Lane, Levington, Ipswich, Suffolk IP11 0LQ
Attractive Adnams pub now run by the Deben Inns group.

Ship Inn, Levington



Guinness Arms, Icklingham

481. Guinness Arms, The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6PS
Recently restored by the Guinness family estate with a pleasing bar and a sensational display of neolothic flints.
For many years known as the Red Lion.

Guinness Arms, Icklingham



Shepherd and Dog, Onehouse

486. Shepherd and Dog, Lower Road, Onehouse, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3BX
Lively Greene King village local with eye catching barrel tables.

Shepherd and Dog, Onehouse



Affleck Arms, Dalham

487. Affleck Arms, Brookside, Dalham, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8TG
Incredible family run beer pub.
Pound a pint offer on Woodforde's Volt at the time of our visit.

Affleck Arms, Dalham

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